AN 86-year-old man from Bridport has been jailed for sexually assaulting two children

A woman in Beaminster said businesses must adapt to the world of online shopping as she closes her shop

A 'magical' award-winning treehouse retreat in west Dorset is up for sale

A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a woman from Bridport

New controlled laundry-drying tests show how pairing an energy-efficient dehumidifier with a cooling fan can cut indoor drying time from 20 hours to just 2

An extraordinary council meeting is to be held next week to discuss huge plans to restore an iconic building

A businesswoman whose family have traded in Bridport for 40 years says she ‘can’t keep going’ as she announces shop closure

Police have urged people to be vigilant following multiple burglaries in west Dorset

A YOUNG tree surgeon is climbing to greater heights thanks to a community grant helping him to get the qualifications he desperately needed

A local celebrity is set to draw a Christmas raffle in aid of a west Dorset church

Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce have shared their latest recommended posting dates for your post to arrive in time for Christmas

More than 1,100 homes and businesses are without power in west Dorset this afternoon

A broken lift has left elderly residents in assisted living flats ‘trapped’ until after Christmas whilst the owners wait on parts to be shipped

A Dorset MP is continuing to bring a pharmacy to justice as staff in Lyme Regis remain unpaid

A fundraiser has been launched for a Bridport sporting centre at risk of closing, which young riders have described as their ‘happy place’.

A busy west Dorset road is set to close for repairs

A MULTI-million pound boost for local bus services 'falls short' of delivering real change for rural communities, it is said

VOLUNTEER lifeboat crew have been honoured for their long service and training success

CHANGES are being proposed to properties in Bridport, Morcombelake, Littlebredy, Broadoak, and Lyme Regis

Renowned Dorset chef and food writer Mark Hix has collaborated with artist Nettie Wakefield on a new book

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent tumble dryer warning.

Admiral Insurance is advising holidaymakers to think twice before posting real-time updates online

An electric scooter has been seized in west Dorset

A FLURRY of planning decisions are being reported by Dorset Council this week, with proposals ranging from home improvements to commercial conversions.

On this week, 144 years ago, Eype made national news due to a bizarre accident involving a gas balloon

A GP has warned Brits not to dismiss symptoms of more 'serious' illnesses as cold or flu as cases rise

STORM Bram caused heavy flooding, travel delays and power cuts as it tore its way through Dorset

Live weather updates for Dorset as Storm Bram brings heavy rain and flood warnings put in place.

MORE than 60 homes have been affected by power cuts in Bridport this morning

HEAVY flooding in west Dorset has caused school buses to divert.

FLOOD is expected in several areas across west Dprset after heavy rainfall overnight.

The NHS has urged those with flu or cold-like symptoms to wear facemasks in public as the UK grapples with a "tidal wave" of cases.

Find out what snakes might be in your garden and whether they are dangerous from Grass snakes to adders.

Wet weather is set to continue to batter the country this evening as the county prepares for the effects of Storm Bram

Flood barriers are set to be installed in a west Dorset resort with heavy rain on the way

Police and firefighters have issued an update following a two-vehicle crash that closed a road for hours

A flood alert has been issued for west Dorset rivers this evening as the county prepares for Storm Bram

Members of the public are being urged to take care when using a beach designated safe for bathing after sewage was spilled into a river

Motorists in Dorset are reporting flooded roads with a weather warning in place as heavy rain continues to batter the country

'Animals are starving behind closed doors': that’s the message from the RSPCA, who have revealed a heartbreaking 26% rise in neglect reports in Dorset exposing an animal welfare crisis.

Passengers using the Waterloo line will be facing major disruptions this evening as emergency services deal with an incident

Businesses in Bridport need ‘more support’ as a number of traders announce closures in the same week

Millions of Christmas shoppers could be left stuck with unwanted gifts as one small checkout choice can instantly wipe out your legal right to a refund.

Bridport Youth and Community Centre (BYCC) was in danger of closing last year but was rescued after a community effort to keep it going.

Have you ever wondered why the famous Broadchurch cliffs of West Bay are golden in colour?

A devastating fire in the Dorset village of Chideock destroyed seven homes and The Castle Inn

A Lyme Regis cat went missing after being mistaken for a burglar, the Bridport & Lyme Regis News reported 25 years ago

Powerstock is a tiny village located in western Dorset that has a well-regarded pub alongside a school, village hall and church

Another warning of heavy rain has been issued across Dorset

A section of the A35 was closed following a two-vehicle crash